7.6
2023 Kia Niro EV GT-Line review
The second-gen Kia Niro EV is a handsome and well-packaged electric SUV with decent range – but it costs too much.
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2022 Kia Niro vs 2024 Volvo XC40 Comparison
Kia Niro
Volvo XC40
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XC40
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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7.6
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Based on the Kia Niro EV GT-LINE GREY C PILLAR
Based on the Volvo XC40 RECHARGE PURE ELECTRIC
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
42L - 45L
55 to 198 km
54L
383 to 394 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$54,990 - $85,990
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CarExpert's Take
Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Characterful design
- Well-sorted ride and handling
- Good interior packaging
Misses
- Overpriced
- Unsupportive driver's seat
- DC charge ceiling could be higher
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Just an electric Volvo XC40
- Solid base spec, Google tech
- Free servicing for five years
Misses
- Doesn't get Twin Motor's larger battery
- Additional weight can hurt urban ride
- Imminent rebadge and refresh
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Premium Paint (+$520)
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Colours Available
The XC40 is available in the following colours:
- Black Stone solid
- Sage Green metallic (new)
- Fjord Blue metallic (new)
- Silver Dawn metallic (new)
- Bright Dusk metallic (new)
- Onyx Black metallic
- Crystal White pearl
- Fusion Red metallic
- Thunder Grey metallic
Metallic shades are a $1200 option on all petrol models, but are a no-cost option on electric models.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| GASOLINE DIRECT INJ, ELECTRIC | ELECTRIC, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1580 | 1969 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 0.0 | 0.0, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4, NOT APPLICABLE | NOT APPLICABLE, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | NOT APPLICABLE, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 77kW - 150kW | 145kW - 300kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5700 | 4800 - 5400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 144Nm - 395Nm | 300Nm - 670Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 | 1500 - 1800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 - 14 | 11.3 | |
